On July 10, Dong Thap University, in collaboration with the VNU Center for Education Accreditation - Hanoi (VNU HN-CEA), conducted a preliminary review for its academic programs. The process included two online sessions: an internal working session and a plenary session.
Attending the preliminary review, from Dong Thap University were Dr. Truong Tan Dat - Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the University Council – along with members of the University Board of Rectors, the Self-Evaluation Council, and representatives of units in charge of the academic programs being assessed.
Representing VNU HN-CEA was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dinh Van Toan – Chair of the Education Quality Accreditation Council and Deputy Director of VNU HN-CEA. From the External Evaluation Expert Team were Prof. Dr. Tran Trung -Team Leader, Dr. Tran Huu Luong - Secretary, and Dr. Vu Viet Binh - Permanent Member.
During the plenary session, Dr. Dinh Van Toan presented the objectives, scope, and members of the evaluation team.
On behalf of Dong Thap University, Dr. Truong Tan Dat provided a brief overview of the university’s self-evaluation process for its academic programs, as well as the quality improvement activities implemented after the self-evaluation phase. He also expressed the university’s gratitude to VNU HN-CEA and the expert team for agreeing to conduct the assessment and for holding two working sessions as part of the preliminary review, which helped prepare favorable conditions for the success of the upcoming official evaluation.
Members of the External Evaluation Expert Team discussed the results of the self-evaluation documentation review with the university and reached consensus on the plans and requirements for the upcoming official site visit. These included additional data and supporting documents needed, the number and composition of interviewees, target groups for observation and verification, the official site visit schedule, and logistical arrangements. Following the discussions, both parties signed the preliminary review memorandum.
The official site visit to assess the quality of Dong Thap University’s academic programs is scheduled to take place from July 20 to July 23, 2025.
Photos of the Preliminary Review
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